A Grande Prairie teacher is being recognized by the Prime Minister for her creative and empathetic teaching methods that inspire and empower students. Parkside Montessori pre-kindergarten and kindergarten teacher Laura Noel is being awarded the 2024 Prime Minister's Certificate of Teaching Excellence.“Laura’s work not only engages and inspires her students but also enriches her entire school […]
After almost 25 years a show that brought dinosaurs to life on our television screens is returning, with a local dinosaur taking the spotlight.BBC’s Walking with Dinosaurs will feature Wembley’s own Pipestone Creek bonebed and its locally unique dinosaur, the pachyrhinosaurus.“I really loved the original Walking with Dinosaurs, because it was the first time that […]
Beaverlodge Minor Soccer is looking to patch up the field at the Beaverlodge Elementary School in time for fall.Beaverlodge Minor Soccer co-ordinator Stefan Caers said the club has been practicing at the school for the past two years, and noted that the school had been looking for ways to upgrade the fields.“The fields are in […]
Inclusion Grande Prairie held a town hall on Saturday to hear concerns regarding changes to the province's funding for people with disabilities.The two chairs reserved for local MLAs remained empty. “It's so important to have a loud voice when speaking with this government because they have a tendency to ignore most of us,” said Keith Moore, […]
In 1930, a group of WWI veterans formed a branch of the Royal Canadian Legion, receiving their charter on June 4 of that year.This year, the Hythe Royal Canadian Legion Branch #93 plans on hosting a celebration to mark its 95th anniversary within the community.“In 2020 we were going to have a big party for […]
A city resident has raised concerns about criminal activity, cleanliness, and safety at Wapiti House, the homeless shelter in Grande Prairie. Kenneth Wilfer spoke of his experience at the shelter at the city’s Public and Protective Services Committee (PPSC) on May 13. “I'm not a drug user, and I've been there for three months in the winter,” […]
A May 28 open house in Sexsmith council chambers will discuss the next phase of flood prevention initiatives.In 2022, Sexsmith implemented a stormwater master plan to address drainage issues leading to flooding.Mayor Kate Potter said the next phase of the plan will see development in two areas.Sexsmith Mayor Kate Potter (File photo by Austin Payeur)“One […]
